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‘New Keppel’ shows promise; M1 sale and green projects could stir more excitement
[SINGAPORE] Once the world’s largest offshore rig builder, Keppel is doubling down on efforts to transform into an asset manager – most recently with its plans to divest a...
McDonald’s global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand
[CHICAGO] McDonald’s global comparable sales beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter, as affordable meal bundles and promotions drew in budget-conscious diners looking to stretch their US dollars amid...
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi to seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong listing: sources
The streaming service platform has begun discussions with global banks about a second listing in the cityPublished Wed, Aug 6, 2025 · 07:08 PM[HONG KONG] IQiyi is seeking to...
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posts record earnings of 4.2 billion yuan for H1
[SINGAPORE] Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posted a record-high net profit of 4.2 billion yuan (S$752.6 million) for the six months ended Jun 30, 2025, marking a 36.7 per cent surge from...
Venture Corp Q2 profit edges up to S$57.1 million; H1 earnings remain lower
[SINGAPORE] Technology solutions provider Venture Corp posted a 2.3 per increase in net profit to S$57.1 million for its second quarter ended June 2025, up from S$55.9 million in...
Singapore stocks rise for third straight day amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks closed higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), marking a third consecutive day of gains despite a mixed regional market performance and Wall Street’s decline the previous day....
Air India taps Singapore Airlines to bolster fleet upkeep after crash: sources
[NEW DELHI] Air India plans to lean on shareholder Singapore Airlines (SIA) to move some aircraft maintenance services in-house instead of outsourcing them to a state-owned company, according to...
Jakarta’s land crackdown clouds outlook for Singapore-listed plantation firms
[SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed palm oil firms with Indonesian exposure are treading cautiously as Jakarta pushes ahead with a sweeping land seizure. The authorities have confiscated more than 2 million hectares...
Honda posts 50% fall in Q1 operating profit on tariffs, lifts full-year forecast
The automaker says full-year operating profit took a smaller hit from tariffs than initially projected in MayPublished Wed, Aug 6, 2025 · 03:10 PM[TOKYO] Honda Motor reported a 50...
China’s policy banks rush to issue bonds before tax deadline
[BEIJING] China’s policy banks have embarked on a bond-issuance spree in an effort to lock in lower yields before the reinstatement of a value-added tax (VAT) on interest income...
